Deck 16

Question 1

nettle

/ˈnɛt(ə)l/

Answer 1

1. (n) A herbaceous plant which has jagged leaves covered with stinging hairs
2. (v) Irritate or annoy (someone)

Question 2

phenomenon (n)
/fəˈnɒmɪnən/
(plural phenomena /fɪˈnɒmɪnə/)

Answer 2

1. A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question
2. The object of a person’s perception
3. A remarkable person or thing

Question 3

recuperate (v)

/rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

Answer 3

1. Recover from illness or exertion

2. Recover or regain (something lost or taken)

Question 4

superlative

/suːˈpəːlətɪv/

Answer 4

1. (adj) Of the highest quality or degree
2. (adj) (Of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality
3. (n) A superlative adjective or adverb
   The highest degree of comparison
4. (n) An exaggerated or hyperbolical expression of praise

Question 5

belligerent

/bəˈlɪdʒ(ə)r(ə)nt/

Answer 5

1. (adj) Hostile and aggressive
   Engaged in a war or conflict, as recognized by international law
2. (n) A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law

Question 6

contemporary

/kənˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)i/

Answer 6

1. (adj) Living or occurring at the same time
   Dating from the same time
2. (adj) Belonging to or occurring in the present
   Following modern ideas in style or design
3. (n) A person or thing living or existing at the same time as another
   A person of roughly the same age as another

Question 7

emaciated (adj)

/ɪˈmeɪsɪeɪtɪd/

Answer 7

Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food

Question 8

gritty (adj)

/ˈɡrɪti/

Answer 8

1. Containing or covered with grit
2. Showing courage and resolve
   Showing something unpleasant as it really is; uncompromising

Question 9

grit

/ɡrɪt/

Answer 9

1. (n) Small loose particles of stone or sand
   (With numeral) indicating the grade of fineness of an abrasive
2. (n) Courage and resolve; strength of character
3. (v) Spread grit and often salt on (an icy road)
4. (v) Spread grit and often salt on (an icy road)

Question 10

jaunt

/dʒɔːnt/

Answer 10

1. (n) A short excursion or journey made for pleasure

2. (v)Go on a short journey for pleasure

Question 11

excursion (n)

/ɪkˈskəːʃ(ə)n/

Answer 11

1. A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity
2. A movement of something along a path or through an angle
3. A deviation from a regular activity or course

Question 12

niggardly

/ˈnɪɡədli/

Answer 12

1. (adj) Ungenerous with money, time, etc.; mean:
   Meagre and given grudgingly
2. (adv) In a mean or meagre manner

Question 13

grudgingly (adv)

/ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/

Answer 13

In a reluctant or resentful manner

Question 14

philanthropy (n)

/fɪˈlanθrəpi/

Answer 14

The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes

Question 15

red tape

Answer 15

Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities